Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of 2015/2016 Judicial Year.
The Government will strive to create a better working environment for Macao’s judicial system, in order for it to deliver justice more efficiently and effectively, the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said today. That includes the construction of a building exclusively to house the city’s judicial authorities, Mr Chui added. Mr Chui said the Government would continue working on the revision of the organic law of the judiciary and other related legislation, and providing support for the training of judicial personnel. Mr Chui made the comments at the opening ceremony of the 2015/2016 Judicial Year, held at the Macao Cultural Centre this afternoon. The Chief Executive said the Government would continue to review and improve Macao’s existing legislation. He added that the Government would actively cooperate with judicial authorities, especially in cases involving the Government. In his speech, Mr Chui reiterated the principles of safeguarding judicial independence and ruling in accordance with law as stipulated in the Basic Law. He added that these principles make up the foundation to effectively promote Macao’s development. The Government has been firmly adhering to the rule of law since the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region 16 years ago, he stated. Mr Chui additionally said Macao would continue to enjoy judicial independence and the power of final adjudication as stipulated in the Basic Law. Judicial independence is the cornerstone for Macao to realise the principles of “One country, two systems”, “Macao people governing Macao” and a high degree of autonomy. It is also the basis for Macao to guarantee the city’s long-term social stability. Mr Chui noted that the city’s economy is currently undergoing a period of adjustment. He said the Government would do its best to seize the opportunities brought in by mainland China’s development. That, coupled with the support from the society – including Macao’s judicial authorities – would benefit social development and the progress of the city’s judicial system, he added.